Human Effects when Exposed to Low-Frequency Noise or Vibration

Physiological effects from low-frequency noise or vibrations. Assess comfort levels based on vibration acceleration measurements.

Human Effects when Exposed to Low-Frequency Noise or Vibration

Physiological effects from low-frequency noise and vibrations.

Comfort Assessments of Vibration Environments

This tool helps assess human perception and comfort levels when exposed to low-frequency noise or vibration based on acceleration measurements.

Note: 1 m/s² = 3.28 ft/s²

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Human Perception Level-- perception
Vibration Level - Acceleration-- ft/s²
Vibration Level - Acceleration (m/s²)Human Perception
< 0.315Not uncomfortable
0.315 - 0.63A little uncomfortable
0.5 - 1Fairly uncomfortable
0.8 - 1.6Uncomfortable
1.25 - 2.5Very uncomfortable
> 2Extremely uncomfortable